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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 113

Prague Mayor Receives Israeli Minister

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 9

PRAGUE.—The Mayor of Prague has officially received the Israeli Minister to Czechoslovakia in the historic town hall. He stressed Prague's active sympathy for…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 3

The Mayor '(Aid. T. R. R. Smith), and Aldermen W. H. Thomas, C. E. Luxford, W. H. Howell, S. J. Dwyer, and (Mrs.) I, M. Lawrence attended…

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Schoolboys Visit Council

The Propeller · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

All available seating accommodation was occupied at Hurstville Council Chambers on Thursday evening last, when a visit to council's…

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Leg. Council by-election

The Sun · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 7

Ballot boxes have been erected in Parliament for the by-election of the Legislative Council, which will be held…

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Death of Ald. D. LYLE. Deputy Mayor of Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

Ald. Dan Lyle died at his home in Nelson Street, Penshurst, on August 6, after a long illness. The deceased, who was 61 years of age, was…

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Rescission Deferred Council Electrical Servicing

The Biz · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

A motion to rescind the resolution passed by Fairfield Council, re-introducing the repairs and service by council of electrical appliances, on the agenda paper…

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Council Chambers Not for Public Functions

The Biz · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 6

Considerable discussion took place at last Monday night's meeting of CabraVale Council on the availability of Council Chambers for the Canterbury…

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Council May Appoint Public Relations Officer

The Biz · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

The failure of any person to come forward and act as secretary in a voluntary capacity at a recent public meeting prompted the Mayor, Ald. C. Green, to…

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"Area" or "Group" Schools Educational Council's Problem

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

A general, meeting of Penrith District Educational Council was held at the Central School on Thursday evening. The President, Aid. F. J. Allen…

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Mr. Lazzarini's Visit to Cabra-vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 4

Federal Member for Werriwa, Mr. H. P. Lazzarini, was welcomed at last Monday night's meeting of Cabra-Vale Council by the Mayor, A[?]d. T. Cooper…

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National Council of Jewish Women Future Functions

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 10

Sunday, August 15, at 8 p.m.—Social evening and dance, Council Rooms, arranged by Continental Committee. Wednesday, August 18, at 1 p.m.—…

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Jewish Youth Council of N.S.W. Youth Rally for U.J.O.R.F.

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Jewish Youth Council, Mr. Sam Karpin, chairman of U.J.O.R.F. gave a short address, The discussion which followed resulted…

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Municipal Polls In 40 Areas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 3

Municipal elections in the County of Cumberland would be held in December on the basis of 40 areas,…

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Municipal Housing Scheme

The Leader · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

When Liverpool Council in response to a request [?]m Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, met representatives of the Chamber last Thursday night to discuss the important matter of a Municipal Housing Scheme for Liverpool, only four of…

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Council

The Observer · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 1

The first matter to take Council’s attention on Monday night was an interview with the representatives of the Sanitary Contractors…

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If I were the Lord Mayor

The Sun · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 5

The Royal Family's visit next year gives Sydney a chance to brighten up--on a permanent basis, says Aid. Neville W. Harding, This is what he'd do, if he were Lord Mayor again:-- "Don't let…

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WIZO State Council of NSW

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 12

The WIZO State Council deplores the sudden passing of our beloved Federal President and leader, MRS IDA WYNN, on…

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Govt. Man Elected To Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 5

By 78 votes to 57, Stat e Parliament fast flight elected Mr. J. D. Kenny to…

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Sick Leave Move by Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 4

Workers in all industries in the State should be given two weeks' paid annual sick leave by Act of Parliament, the N.S.W. Labor Council decided last night…

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Sick Leave Move by Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 4

Workers in all industries in the State should be given two weeks' paid annual sick leave by Act of Parliament, the N.S.W. Labor Council decided last night…

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